Expressing support for the designation of the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week", and encouraging all Americans to participate by visiting their local community health center and celebrating the important partnership between health centers and the communities they serve.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1475, expresses the support of the U.S. House of Representatives for designating the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week." It encourages Americans to visit their local community health centers and recognize the relationship between these centers and the communities they serve. The resolution highlights the role of community health centers in providing affordable, comprehensive primary care, often serving as the sole accessible healthcare provider in rural, suburban, and urban areas.
The bill affects all Americans by drawing attention to community health centers, which serve 52 million people across 17,000 communities, including 1 in 3 people in rural America. These centers offer a range of services beyond primary care, such as behavioral health, dental, and vision services, and are described as locally operated nonprofit organizations that also generate economic activity and support jobs.
H.Res. 1475 was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, and currently has the status of "Introduced." It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it does not require Senate approval or the President's signature to be enacted. If it passes the House, it would represent the House's official sentiment on the matter.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1475 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1475, expresses the support of the U.S. House of Representatives for designating the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week." It encourages Americans to visit their local community health centers and recognize the relationship between these centers and the communities they serve. The resolution highlights the role of community health centers in providing affordable, comprehensive primary care, often serving as the sole accessible healthcare provider in rural, suburban, and urban areas. The bill affects all Americans by drawing attention to community health centers, which serve 52 million people across 17,000 communities, including 1 in 3 people in rural America. These centers offer a range of services beyond primary care, such as behavioral health, dental, and vision services, and are described as locally operated nonprofit organizations that also generate economic activity and support jobs. H.Res. 1475 was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, and currently has the status of "Introduced." It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it does not require Senate approval or the President's signature to be enacted. If it passes the House, it would represent the House's official sentiment on the matter.
- Has H.Res. 1475 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1475. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1475?
- H.Res. 1475 was sponsored by Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), with 17 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1475?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (3 Aug 2026).
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